Kahala

Raised in O'ahu, Hawai 'i, 19-year-old Micah Kai Yamauchi is most at home in the water.  A diver, fisherman, and gyotaku artist, he prints fish by hand using a traditional Japanese method. Friends often swing by with their latest catch, and Micah gets to work—pressing ink, pulling prints, and turning time spent in the ocean into art.

The print features Hawai‘i’s “Deep 7”—seven species of deepwater fish commonly found in local waters: Ehu, Gindai, Hapu`upu`u, Kalekale, Lehi, Onaga, and ‘Ōpakapaka—all fish Micah has caught and printed himself.

Made in Kahala’s signature cotton broadcloth and crafted in Hawai‘i. The shirt is offered in Silver Blue and Light Purple, with a kids’ version available in Silver Blue.

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth
• Button-down collar
• Short sleeve
• Matched pocket
• Laser engraved buttons with logo
• Made in Hawai'i
• Machine washable

Tide Pool features floral silhouettes layered with wood print–inspired patterns, creating a design that feels organic and graphic. 

Crafted in a recycled polyester stretch fabric, this performance aloha shirt is lightweight, breathable, and designed to move with you. Enhanced stretch and moisture-wicking properties help keep you comfortable in warm conditions, while quick-dry performance and 40 sun protection make it well suited for long days outdoors. Offered in Light Grey and Navy. 

• 93% Recycled Polyester/ 7% Spandex 
• Buttondown collar 
• Matched pocket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo 
• Enhanced stretch 
• Moisture Wicking & Quick Dry Properties 
• UPF 40 Sun Protection 
• Anti-microbial 
• Direct printed label for comfort 
• Machine washable 

Island Scenes brings together moments of everyday island life, arranged in a grid of illustrated vignettes. Each panel captures a distinct scene, from fishermen at work and hula in motion to flying fish, sharks, and familiar coastal landscapes. 

Printed across our polynosic crosshatch fabric, the shirt has a soft hand and fluid drape that makes it comfortable to wear throughout the day. The subtle texture adds depth to the artwork, while the matched front keeps the overall look clean and composed. Designed for ease and movement, Island Scenes is an effortless style for warm days and relaxed settings. Offered in Black and Off White. 

•  86% Polynosic Rayon / 14% Polyester 
• Matched front 
• Matched pocket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo 
• Machine washable 

Hoʻo Nalo translates to lost, concealed, out of sight. A fitting name for a print that reveals itself slowly. A playful octopus moves across a textured background inspired by Japanese kumiko patterns, blending motion with geometry. 

Woven as a two-tone polynosic jacquard, the artwork gives the shirt a dimensional feel, with subtle contrast that shifts in the light. The fabric’s soft hand and fluid drape make it comfortable to wear throughout the day, offering ease and movement. Finished with a matched pocket and laser-engraved logo buttons.  

• 80% Polynosic Rayon / 20% Polyester 
• Two-tone jacquard 
• Matched pocket 
• Laser engraved buttons with logo 
• Machine washable 

King’s Shells reflects Hawaiʻi in the 1950s, a decade when the aloha shirt stepped into the global spotlight. As air travel expanded and Hawaiʻi entered a golden era of tourism, aloha shirts began appearing in film, music, and popular culture, carried far beyond the islands. If you picture the era’s most iconic on-screen moments set in Hawaiʻi, this print feels right at home. Drawn from an original mid-century Kahala design, it pairs a shell motif with tapa-inspired patterning, emblematic of the era’s bold yet composed design language.

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, King’s Shells is crafted in our signature cotton broadcloth, a classic aloha shirt fabric known for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details like coconut buttons, this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

This print is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history, honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1950s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable 

E Kipa Mai—welcome—is a tribute to Hawai‘i in the 1940s, when aloha shirts began to reflect a growing sense of place, hospitality, and cultural exchange. Originally created during a time when visitors arrived by ship and first impressions were thoughtfully considered, this print features welcoming island iconography and hand-drawn motifs that capture the spirit of arrival. 

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, E Kipa Mai is crafted in premium cotton broadcloth, a fabric long associated with classic aloha shirts for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details—including a longer button-down collar, French front, matched pocket, and coconut buttons—this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

This print is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history—honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1940s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable 

Hajime—the beginning—marks the origin of Kahala’s story and the earliest days of the aloha shirt. Based on an original 1930s Kahala print, it recalls a time when garments were custom made by Japanese tailors in Hawai‘i, merging Western forms with Japanese textiles and illustrative traditions. The artwork unfolds in flowing, narrative scenes inspired by woodblock prints, evoking the handcrafted, expressive spirit of the era. 

Reissued for Kahala’s 90th Anniversary, Hajime is crafted in premium cotton broadcloth, a fabric long associated with classic aloha shirts for its crisp structure and breathable comfort. Tailored with vintage-inspired details—including a longer button-down collar, French front, matched pocket, and coconut buttons—this silhouette closely mirrors the traditional styles that defined mid-century aloha wear. 

Hajime is part of Kahala’s 90th Anniversary Through the Decades Collection. In 2026, we will reissue one archival print each month, each representing a defining decade in our history—honoring 90 years of aloha through designs rooted in their time and enduring in style. 

• 100% Cotton Broadcloth 
• 1930s original Kahala heritage print 
• French front with matched front print 
• Vintage-inspired button-down collar 
• Discharge print technique  
• Matched pocket 
• Coconut buttons  
• Made in Hawai'i   
• Machine washable